Quick Lunch Recipes: 5 Indian Vegetarian Options You Must Try

By Garima Johar

September 22, 2025

With the jam-packed schedules and chaotic work day, a lunch break is all you need. To make yourself feel energised and refreshed, here are some vegetarian Indian lunch recipes you can make in a jiffy.

Pulao

The one-pot meal is also a comforting lunch option. Filled with veggies, you can make pulao in just 15 minutes.

Paneer Makhani

Made with cubed paneer in a rich tomato-based gravy, paneer makhani is a go-to for lunch.

Rajma Chawal

Synonymous with home, rajma are cooked in a tomato and onion-based gravy and enjoyed with jeera rice.

Sambar Dosa

Choosing from a wide range of dosas like plain, masala, rava, neer, etc, you can enjoy with a bowl of sambar.

Bhindi Fry

For a quick lunch, you can make bhindi fry by slitting okra lengthwise and cooking it with chopped onions and spicy masala.